Name/Title
Ohio coverlet by William Lunn (attr.), doubleweave, 1856Entry/Object ID
CDP 25.8.139Description
Figured and fancy doubleweave coverlet with borders on 3 sides and no fringe on. Two panels joined by a center seam. Blue wool with undyed cotton. Square floral centerfield pattern; forest church border on sides; foliage border on bottom. Woven by unknown weaver in 1856 with eagle logo in corner.Collection
John and Janet Simmermaker Collection, Coverlet Documentation ProjectMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Lunn, WilliamAttribution
Attributed toRole
WeaverDate made
1856Place
State/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Border inscriptionLocation
Repeats along top edge of side bordersTranscription
1856Material/Technique
Woven